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Animator

Joseph Barbera, born on March 24, 1911 in Italy, was a renowned animator. Alongside William Hanna, he co-founded Hanna-Barbera Productions, creating iconic animated characters such as Tom and Jerry from 'Tom and Jerry'. Barbera's works are known for their humor, wit, and unique artistic style.

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“The Christmas parties were orgies of drinking and singing and groping and pawing. Cartoon staffers invested their own money in preparatory liquor.”

Party Singing Drinking Cartoon Liquor Christmas Party

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“After I had done a handful of cartoons I was satisfied with, I started submitting them to the magazines.”

Done Satisfied Magazines Cartoon Handful

Book:My Life in 'Toons: From Flatbush to Bedrock in Under a Century

Source: My Life in 'Toons: From Flatbush to Bedrock in Under a Century

“I never got tired of Tom and Jerry, but I did have a dream of doing more with my life than making cartoons.”

Dream Tired Toms Cartoon Jerry Tom And Jerry

Book:My Life in 'Toons: From Flatbush to Bedrock in Under a Century

Source: My Life in 'Toons: From Flatbush to Bedrock in Under a Century

“Making cartoons means very hard work at every step of the way, but creating a successful cartoon character is the hardest work of all.”

Way Mean Hard Character Steps Successful Hard Work Creating Hardest Cartoon Every Step Cartoon Character

Book:My Life in 'Toons: From Flatbush to Bedrock in Under a Century

Source: My Life in 'Toons: From Flatbush to Bedrock in Under a Century

“My biggest kick comes from the individual fans I run into. Middle-aged men ask me when we're going to do more Johnny Quest cartoons.”

Men Running Asks Individual Fans Middle Ask Me Kicks Quests Cartoon Middle Aged

Author:Joseph Barbera

About the Author

Born: March 24, 1911
Died: December 18, 2006
Known for: Animator
Quotes: 35

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